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Cadabra Rasa #1
Posthumous
4 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE
1. The undead neither crave nor consume brain matter in its raw form.
2. The undead are capable of rational thought and deep, complex emotions.
3. A post-life body can only be reanimated by witch doctors.
4. A newly resurrected corpse is considered a blank slate--or "cadabra rasa."
Welcome to the world of POSTHUMOUS, where being undead is not only a choice, but also the ultimate second chance.
In these Living States of America, Resurrectionists, Cremationists, and Burialists grapple with racial equality, patriotism, self-sacrifice, social unrest, broken hearts, failed marriages, and life-altering regret.
Bold, poignant, and at times darkly humorous and disturbing, POSTHUMOUS explores an alternate-reality America, a country divided not only by rampant necrophobia, but also by a massive border wall known as Burly Gate.
Discover for yourself why death is only the beginning.
1. The undead neither crave nor consume brain matter in its raw form.
2. The undead are capable of rational thought and deep, complex emotions.
3. A post-life body can only be reanimated by witch doctors.
4. A newly resurrected corpse is considered a blank slate--or "cadabra rasa."
Welcome to the world of POSTHUMOUS, where being undead is not only a choice, but also the ultimate second chance.
In these Living States of America, Resurrectionists, Cremationists, and Burialists grapple with racial equality, patriotism, self-sacrifice, social unrest, broken hearts, failed marriages, and life-altering regret.
Bold, poignant, and at times darkly humorous and disturbing, POSTHUMOUS explores an alternate-reality America, a country divided not only by rampant necrophobia, but also by a massive border wall known as Burly Gate.
Discover for yourself why death is only the beginning.
298 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 15, 2013
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About the author
David S.E. Zapanta
3 books6 followersAuthor, illustrator, Depression Enthusiast: David S.E. Zapanta has been known to dabble in happy thoughts from time to time, with mixed results. He’s written a few novels (including his newest, Memento Mori) and even illustrates a popular line of greeting cards called Melancholy Greetings. He’s also a TV critic for denofgeek.us, reviewing shows like AMC's Preacher and SundanceTV's Hap and Leonard. You can learn more about Mr. Zapanta and his various creative endeavors at http://www.davidsezapanta.com.
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September 8, 2013
This book is fantastic, and might be the most original thing I've read in a long time. Zapanta creates a world in which zombies coexist (albeit uncomfortably) with the living. Full of tongue-in-cheek cultural references and political satire (references to "mixed-life marriages", zombie immigrant workers called "deadbacks", "grey rights," the bombing of "reanimation clinics", etc.), it kept me laughing (or sometimes groaning!). There's also plenty of suspense and action, and some major gross-out scenes.
The story also feels like a puzzle - the interweaving storylines and characters clearly relate, but in ways that aren't always obvious at first. I read the book a second time to see what clues I missed on first reading, and there were plenty. I can't wait to read the next one and see how my theories pan out!
The story also feels like a puzzle - the interweaving storylines and characters clearly relate, but in ways that aren't always obvious at first. I read the book a second time to see what clues I missed on first reading, and there were plenty. I can't wait to read the next one and see how my theories pan out!
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